A Fashion Fiend

Teen Style Tuesday- Swimsuits in November

Hey friends! This past weekend was my bestie, Olivia’s birthday and we celebrated poolside! She has a heated pool so we suited up and jumped in! The weather was in the high 70’s with the sun out, which made it not too cold when we hopped from the pool to the jacuzzi. I had such a great time swimming for fun (I’m on swim team) and I haven’t been in an outdoor pool since Sept! My summertime sadness slipped away as we played games and horsed around. Thanks for an awesome party and happy birthday to my BFF!!!

~Taylor

ColorSplashImage (1) — swimsuit- Abercrombie, sunnies- Claire’s

Houndstooth in the Rain

The weather in Houston is so up and down and it seems like its impossible to look cute during a down pour. There is a rainy season in every season here in Houston so, when I had to get ready for a day of errands in the wet weather, I was so happy to find a cute and comfortable combo that would keep me dry and stylish while running around. Houndstooth is such a classic print and I adore it! I actually scored these rain boots on sale randomly at Target. I paired it with black skinny jeans and a knit sweater that kept me dry but wasn’t too hot. I threw on an oxblood colored scarf for a pop of color and to put around my shoulders if I got chilly. A perfect paring for the fickle weather in H-town.

image (2) — scarf- Aldo, knit- Aeropostle, jeans- Nordstrom’s Rack, rainboots- Target

Fashion Houston 2013 – Night 2!

Last night I attended the second night of Fashion Houston 2013. This was my first year going to the biggest fashion week in Houston, and contrasting from other runway shows like NYFW, Paris Fashion Week, etc it’s runway selections available for purchase now. Floral prints, black & white, rib and mid drift dominated the stage this year. I was so impressed with the collection of designers that showcased at the event. I was so excited to see my old favorites Rebecca Taylor and Nicole Miller and wIth much anticipation I saw the stylings of new to me designers,Cut 25 and Bibhu Mohapatra. I was also fortunate enough to be in attendance for the only men’s line to strut the stage this week, Peter Millar.

First up was Indian-American designer, Bibhu Mohapatra. The designers ready to wear collection was said to be inspired by his long time friend and ballerina. He used many bold prints o a blank white canvas. He used hot orange, pale pink, sage, black and coral in asymmetrical pleated garments within his classic skater, shift and tulip shapes. His embellished garments adorned 3D daisies a top nude canvas. Vast and beautiful.

Bibhu Mohapatra

Next debuted the only men’s line of Fashion Houston. Peter Millar by Chris Knott is a casual sports, tailored dress, and golf attire. Peter Millar represents a lifestyle brand to make every moment an occasion. This modern brand keeps men stylish while comfortable in the office as well as on the golf course.

Peter Millar

My long time favorite, Rebecca Taylor, hit the runway after the men’s line. Jadapa and my adorable nephew, Jadan, got to personally talk with the New Zealand born designer back in October at Saks 5th Ave in Phoenix, Arizona. She told Jadapa how being a mother is extremely tiring but extremely rewarding. Funny, Jadapa and Rebecca swapped “mommy” stories (her son is the same age as Jadapa’s) instead of fashion secrets! My nephew loved her, he skipped around the clothing racks and asked about her for the rest of the day. Too sweet!

On A Fashion Fiend- dress: Rebecca Taylor, belt: Michael Kors, shoes: Aldo. On Jadapa- top: H&M, skirt: Forever 21, shoes: Jessica Simpson — On A Fashion Fiend- dress: Rebecca Taylor

Rebecca Taylor Event Saks 5th Ave, Phoenix, AZ October 2013

The fresh and feminine style of Rebecca Taylor‘s RTW line sported lightly colored floral patterns and reigns the crop top style trend. Rebecca incorporated 90’s street style in to her fresh and modern apparel.Taylor hit another outstanding line with this spring collection.

Rebecca Taylor

Cut 25 by gorgeous designer, Yigal Arouel is cleverly named for his style and craftsmanship when making his designs. He is said to only make 25 items in a collection therefore constantly stating the phrase “cut 25”. Yigal is known world wide and is an award winning designer, is self taught and pays great attention to detail. His line is described as high fashion with day to day simplicity This was one of my favorite shows of the evening.

Cut 25

The night rounded out with the newest collection by legendary designer, Nicole Miller. The iconic designer is been known for her shades of black and /or bold color choices. Miller focuses her collections on the cuts of fabric ensuring a formflattering fit. Her lines which contain lounge wear to gowns has been celebrated since the 80’s. Her stylings in this RTW collection included mix matched prints and patterns, distressed pants and textured floral embellishments that only managed to add to each piece, never overpowering it. Her rebellious looks for this line have the functionality to be worn to so many types of events and can be easily dressed up or down.

Nicole Miller

I had a great time at Fashion Houston 2013 and can’t wait until next year! Thank you to On the Mark Communications, Houston Fashion Bloggers, Shalanda Turner and the Fashion Houston team for this opportunity.

Photography: On the Mark COmmunitcations

Teen Style Tuesday- I Heart You

Hey guys! Sweater weather has finally rolled into town and I’m loving it! Again because I refuse to be uncomfortable during the school day, this over sized top is so comfy. Its super soft too! I was rubbing my face with the sleeve all day. My skinny jeans are also a closet go to and I always feel super cute in my boots! I just so happen to switch my case this weekend to the cutest pink, hearts one and it matched my sweater!

So since its fall, I’m debating dying my hair back to brown and giving my ombre a back seat til summer. What do ya think? Decisions, decisions.

photo (47) — sweater- Lauren Conrad, jeans- Abercrombie, boots- Sheik, necklace- Claire’s, iPhone case- kiosk @ The Grove L.A.

~Taylor

Bri Seeley Trunk Show in AZ- Press Release

2012 Designer of the Year, Bri Seeley Returns to Phoenix to Host Trunk Show

Whether you are a fashion blogger looking to network, a fashionista that shops local or you just want to stay on-top of the latest trends, the upcoming Bri Seeley x Indie Stitch event at Clothes Minded is a must! Join Bri Seeley, Phoenix Fashion Week’s 2012 Designer of the Year, for an exclusive shopping event at popular Ahwatukee Foothills boutique Clothes Minded! Clothes Minded owner Kim Kendall is passionate about supporting local designers (many of them connected with Phoenix Fashion Week!) and is striving to build awareness about the fact that “designer” clothing doesn’t have to cost a fortune. ”I am hosting this event to not only support Bri Seeley, but support the blogger community because they’re becoming a huge influence in the industry…every brand today should have a blog!” Kendall said.

Shop her award winning Escape Collection at 40% off, and pre-order her newest Silence Collection that debuted on the Phoenix Fashion Week runway last month! “I’m very excited to be returning to Phoenix. The community has been so remarkably supportive of my brand since winning Designer of the Year. An event like this, and the partnerships with Phoenix Fashion Week, Clothes Minded, and Indie Stitch give me an opportunity to connect with my customers on a more personal level,” Seeley said.

DATE: Friday, November 15, 2013
TIME: 4pm to 8pm
LOCATION: Clothes Minded AZ, 4810 E. Ray Road. #13, Phoenix, AZ 85044

Bri Seeley has also partnered with well-known local blogger Dustin Hoyman of Indie Stitch to activate the talented crop of bloggers here in Arizona. “Bloggers are becoming increasingly important to fashion. While a singular blog might not have the impact of a large publication, a strong blogging community can provide the voice and excitement to be the catalyst for change. We’re now seeing new trends and styles emerge from the blogosphere with viral speed. Indie Stitch wants to help build and grow our fashion community through creating real life connections between bloggers. The larger and more connected our community, the easier it is to attract designers and brands to our town, thus helping to grow our scene,” Hoyman said.

Reblogged from Article by Lauren Pfingstag for Phoenix Fashion Week
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Fashion Houston 2013 Press Release

FASHION HOUSTON 2013 PRESS RELEASE

FASHION HOUSTON 2013: International Designers Flock to 4th Annual Event

Photo from www.fashionhouston.net

HOUSTON – Trendsetters and fashionistas take note: Fashion Houston 2013 is featuring some of the world’s most influential international designers as it roars into Houston’s Wortham Theater Center November 12-15, 2013. Aiming to secure the Bayou City’s position as a world-class destination for fashion, organizers have secured more than a dozen top name designers and emerging talents for the whirlwind week of fashion activities.

“After surprising and delighting audiences in Houston the last three years, we are absolutely thrilled to continue raising the bar with our stellar 2013 lineup,” said Jared Lang, founder, president, and CEO of Fashion Houston.

Nicole Miller, fresh off her recent visit to Houston supporting Dress for Success, will return to close Wednesday night’s shows. Miller, an iconic American designer with truly international reach received the FGI Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012, boastin more than 30 years in the fashion industry. During her tenur Miller’s fashion empire has stretched from her first boutique on Madison Avenue to JCPenny’s with her line Nicole by Nicole Miller to her most recent boutique opening in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Notable celebrity clients include Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Joss Stone, Jordin Sparks, and Felicity Huffman.

Direct from the runways around the world, the collection of Nashville native Johnny Talbot and Mainz, Germany native Adrian Runhofwill highlight Fashion Houston 2012. Talbot Runhof’s popular collection for Spring 2014, featuring women’s resort and sportswear in bright hues and whimsical patterns, will close the first night of Fashion Houston on Nov. 12.

Bibhu Mohapatra and Catherine Deane will showcase their latest collection on the runway. Mohapatra is known for designing elegant and vibrant couture cocktail dresses, evening gowns and furs, deriving inspiration from the sumptuous fabrics and intricate designs of his native India.

Deane is a rising star in evening gown and bridal couture. Her designs can be seen on red carpets the world over, and she’s widely known as a go-to designer for celebrities, including Beyonce, Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift and Pippa Middleton. Deane’s bridal collection is quickly gaining momentum with the opening of her London boutique, and introduction of a best-selling collection for BHLDN.

Continuing the trend of designers new to Fashion Houston are Marios Schwab, who burst on the scene with his London-based label in 2005, with designs reflecting influence from everything from tattoos to mythical symbols; Yigal Arwouel will show both his ready to wear line, Cut 25, a contemporary concept combining fashion with simplicity, sensibility, individuality and creativity, as well as his couture collection; Zachary Prell, the Wall Street investment banker turned menswear designer; Rebecca Taylor, best known for unconventional color combinations and prints married with flattering cuts and unique embellishments; Sophie Theallet, whose decidedly French couture collections have received critical and media acclaim; Chris Knott for Peter Millar, a distinctive menswear collection evocative of classic American style; and emerging designer and Houston native Amir Taghi.

Returning to Fashion Houston this year are local designers David Peck and Chloe Dao. Peck has worked for renowned fashion houses such as Paco Rabanne, Junichi Hakamaki, and Robert Normand in Paris before moving back to Houston to start his collection, CrOp; Dao is the Project Runway Season 2 Champion, who recently rebranded her lot 8 store name with Dao Chloe Dao, the label sewn into all of her designs.Tickets for Fashion Houston 2013, $24-$274. VIP ticket upgrades are also available. Visit FashionHouston.net to purchase tickets and for more information.

ABOUT FASHION HOUSTON

Fashion Houston is the premier fashion event in Texas that combines international style with Texas hospitality. Started in 2010 by philanthropist and visionary Jared Lang, Fashion Houston has been embraced by the fashion loving community of Houston as well as the international fashion community. With partners such as Audi and the Houston Audi Dealers, Neiman Marcus, and Hotel ZaZa Houston, the fourth annual event will thrill thousands with sparkling runway shows and out of this world parties. Fashion Houston takes place Nov. 12-15 at the Wortham Theater Center, located at 500 Texas Avenue in Downtown Houston. For more information on designers, to see the lineup, or to purchase tickets, please visit www.FashionHouston.net.

Press Release written by On the Mark Communications

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Featured: Fashion and Fiats

This week I was a featured blogger at the Fall, Fashion and Fiat Networking event hosted by Helfman Fiat and The Brand Elixir. Myself and 5 other Houston Fashion Bloggers talked to guests about cool weather styling and answered questions about trends. I wore an embellished sweatshirt and dressed it up with a cobalt blue skirt and heels. I love this cozy and chic trend that was reinvented this year during NYFW.

ear cuff: Forever 21, sweatshirt: Forever 21, skirt: Nordstrom, heels: Forever 21, bracelet and rings: Foreign Exchange, bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target

Jennifer Nguyen, V. Darnel Thomas and A Fashion Fiend

Featured Houston Fashion Bloggers (l to r) Darnel, Shasie, Me, Marcella, Tamara and Jeneba

We started the evening with lite bites and drinks. A DJ set a high energy vibe as we took in the beautiful artwork crafted by local Houston Artists, I was especially impressed with the work of Elizabeth Cencini. Her romanticized paintings take everyday photos of real people and turns them into timeless works of art. I got a chance to talk with her and asked her what exactly was her artistic style. Elizabeth described her art as ” the way a woman is in love”. Soft lines and carefully balanced hues in each one of her pieces give her work a gentle, easy on the eyes view. I loved her take and understated changes in each of her paintings. She makes subtle changes small areas of the paintings like background and creates a piece of art that will last a lifetime.

The fiats were the stars of the night. Their sleek body and array of features really made these cars a perfect addition to the fashion themed evening. Also on display was a Fiat we were all asked to sign and the Abarth convertible was a crowd favorite. The Gucci model is tribute to how perfectly chic these cars are and obviously, is my favorite.

Fiat 500 we all signed!

The Abarth Fiat

Gucci Fiat

Gucci wheels

The Gucci Fiat

Thank you to Helfman Fiat and Jennifer Nguyen of The Brand Elixir for including me in this awesome event!

Scottsdale Polo Championship and Party!

November 1st marked a day of horse and rider, fall and fashion at West World in Scottsdale. As an equine and fashion lover, this event marriages my two favorite things beautifully. Being deemed “a rich man’s sport”, I am always in aww at the outfits worn to the matches. The women always look so well put together with their big hats and the dapper men are not to be over looked. Jadapa had the privilege of attending the Ferrari -Maserati themed event and fashion show after day one of the polo match. Hosted by Phoenix Fashion Week and styling by Dillard’s and My Sister’s Closet, riding boots were a big hit on the runway. Emerging Designer, Doux Belle, also made her mark pairing the outfits with her gorgeous, one of a kind hats. Another amazing show put on by the Phoenix Fashion Week team!

Jadapa with Doux Belle designer, Rachel Wagner

Jadapa with fellow fashion blogger, Audree of Simply Audree Kate.com — Jadapa with fellow fashion blogger, Audree of SimplyAudreeKate.com and Chloe Bosmeny. photo by SimplyAudreeKate.com

What Jadapa wore: hat- off Saks 5th Ave, dress (old)- Nordstrom, shoes- Jessica Simpson

Teen Style Tuesday- Blk & Blu

Hey guys!! I hope you all had a super fun Halloween! Since I went all out the weekend prior with my costume, on Halloween night, my friends and I just wore subtle hippie costumes and hit a few houses for candy. Pretty low key but still a blast! So it finally cooled down and I can bust out my boots! What, what! I love boots almost as much as my TOMS. I choose a pretty monochromatic outfit so I slipped into a pair of black boots to contrast the blue hues. Pretty easy and super cute!

~Taylor

photo (30) — top- Hollister, jeans- Wet Seal, boots- Sheik

Fall, Fashion and Fiats!!

So excited to share that myself and a few other Houston Fashion Bloggers have been asked to co-host the Fashion + Fall and Fiat Networking Mixer and Open House on November 7th! Please come and join us for light bites and cocktails! We will be talking fall style and sign up to test drive a new Fiat!! Please visit the facebook page :https://www.facebook.com/events/456390571144209 for more details, or get tickets at eventbrite: http://fallfashionfiats.eventbrite.com/. Can’t wait to see you there!